The Michael Braude Award for Light Verse is a biennial award given for light verse in the English language, regardless of the author's nationality. It is presented by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and is accompanied by a $5,000 payment. Mrs. Lillian Braude established the award in memory of her husband, Michael Braude, in 1987. Recipients to date 2012: Roger Angell 2008: Christopher Reid 2006: John Fuller 2004: R. S. Gwynn 2002: Henry Taylor 1999: Thomas M. Disch 1997: Robert Conquest 1995: Wendy Cope 1993: Turner Cassity 1991: Gavin Ewart 1989: X. J. Kennedy See also American poetry List of poetry awards List of literary awards List of years in poetry List of years in literature External links Awards at American Academy of Arts and Letters – with automated "Search Award Winners" and at WorldCat American poetry awards Awards established in 1987 Awards of the American Academy of Arts and Letters